The Anglican Diocese of Ballarat-Bible Studies 2010

After the General Synod of 2001 the Bishop invited Anglicans throughout the Diocese to spend time reflecting on the role the Scriptures play in the life of Anglicans and to take part in Bible studies and Bible reflections in preparation for the next General Synod. These Bible meditations are a part of that programme.

Each study is in three parts. The first is a background study of the text, opening up details and background that will help the reader to come closer to what the Gospel writer may have had in mind.

The second part moves into the area of application. What possible meaning could the writing have to people seeking to live out lives of discipleship in the world today? These are suggestions, because the Gospel will speak to the various readers in very different ways.

Finally, each study ends with a short prayer which may help us to ground the reading in our spiritual lives. It is to be hoped that as the people work through the texts they will be led to present their meditations to God in prayers of their own.

2010

• January 2010 Studies

• February 2010 Studies

• March 2010 Studies

• LENT 2010 Studies

• April 2010 Studies

• May 2010 Studies
  

• June 2010 Studies

• July 2010 Studies

• August 2010 Studies

• September 2010 Studies

• October 2010 Studies

• November 2010 Studies

2009

• January 2009 Studies

• February 2009 Studies

• March 2009 Studies

• April 2009 Studies

• May 2009 Studies

• June 2009 Studies

• July 2009 Studies

• August 2009 Studies

• September 2009 Studies

• October 2009 Studies

• November 2009 Studies

• December 2009 Studies

• Advent 2009 - Week 1 (.doc)  +  (.pdf)

• Advent 2009 - Week 2 (.doc)  +  (.pdf)

• Advent 2009 - Week 3 (.doc)  +  (.pdf)

• Advent 2009 - Week 4 (.doc)  +  (.pdf)

• Post Advent Study (conclusion to the advent Studies) (.doc)  +  (.pdf)

Previous Years Bible Studies and other Prayer Resources can be found on the Diocesan Extranet.